Axel Tuanzebe has been one of Aston Villa's top performers this season, since joining on loan from Manchester United last summer.

The defender saw his season hampered by an injury suffered in December, but this has not stopped him from making a significant contribution to Villa's play-off charge.

He returned from his injury in early April and picked up where he left off after performing well in the first half of the season.

The 21-year-old has made 24 appearances for the club this term, but his solid form has led to many Villa fans hoping he might extend his stay at the club next season.

However, it has now emerged that United are keen on giving Tuanzebe a chance to stake his claim in their defence ahead of the 2019/20 season, according to The Daily Mail.

This update will come as a blow for the Villa Park faithful, who would have maintained hopes of keeping Tuanzebe regardless of which division they are playing in.

Plenty of Villa fans have reacted to the news on Twitter, with many expressing their disappointment but also their hopes that Tuanzebe can succeed at Old Trafford.

Here are some of their responses to the news...